Abstract: Light-emitting elements such as LEDs are associated with light-converting material such as phosphor and/or other material. A donor substrate comprising the light-converting and/or other material is suitably placed relative to a target substrate associated with the light-emitting elements. A laser or other energy source is then used to transfer the light-converting and/or other material in a pattern via writing or masking from the donor substrate to the target substrate in accordance with the pattern. Addressability and targetability of the transfer process facilitates precise patterning of the target substrate.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a solid-state luminaire has a strip of high power LEDs, where each LED emits light into an optical coupler. Light from the optical coupler is then coupled into a light guide. Light coupled into the light guide is mixed and guided to an exit aperture of the light guide. An optical extractor proximate the exit aperture of the light guide redirects light outward, which is optionally redirected generally downward by a secondary reflector that extends outwardly along the length of the light guide. The secondary reflector may be configured to create a variety of light-emission patterns. The luminaire may be hung from a ceiling, in track lighting, used as a pendant or pedestal fixture, or in other applications.

Abstract: A light emitting device and method of producing the same is disclosed. The light emitting device includes a transparent thermal conductor layer, a refractory phosphor layer provided on the transparent thermal conductor layer, and a light emitting semiconductor arranged to emit light toward the transparent thermal conductor layer and the refractory phosphor layer.

Abstract: Light-emitting elements such as LEDs are associated with light-converting material such as phosphor and/or other material. A donor substrate comprising the light-converting and/or other material is suitably placed relative to a target substrate associated with the light-emitting elements. A laser or other energy source is then used to transfer the light-converting and/or other material in a pattern via writing or masking from the donor substrate to the target substrate in accordance with the pattern. Addressability and targetability of the transfer process facilitates precise patterning of the target substrate.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a solid-state luminaire has a strip of high power LEDs, where each LED emits light into an optical coupler. Light from the optical coupler is then coupled into a light guide. Light coupled into the light guide is mixed and guided to an exit aperture of the light guide. An optical extractor proximate the exit aperture of the light guide redirects light outward, which is optionally redirected generally downward by a secondary reflector that extends outwardly along the length of the light guide. The secondary reflector may be configured to create a variety of light-emission patterns. The luminaire may be hung from a ceiling, in track lighting, used as a pendant or pedestal fixture, or in other applications.

Abstract: A light emitting device and method of producing the same is disclosed. The light emitting device includes a phosphor layer and a wire mesh thermally coupled to the phosphor layer and configured to dissipate heat from the phosphor layer.

Abstract: A light emitting device and method for producing the same is disclosed. The light emitting device includes a semiconductor material, an electrode positioned on the semiconductor material, a wire bonding area, and a resistor connected between the wire bonding area and the electrode.

Abstract: An LED assembly can have a plurality of different types of phosphors that are separated from one another in a manner that substantially mitigates the cannibalization of light emitted by at least one of the types of phosphors. By mitigating the cannibalization of light, brighter and more efficient white light LED assemblies can be provided. Such LED assemblies can be suitable for use in such applications as flashlights, displays, and area lighting.

Abstract: A light emitting device and method of producing the same is disclosed. The light emitting device includes a transparent thermal conductor layer, a refractory phosphor layer provided on the transparent thermal conductor layer, and a light emitting semiconductor arranged to emit light toward the transparent thermal conductor layer and the refractory phosphor layer.

Abstract: A light emitting device and method of producing the same is disclosed. The light emitting device includes a phosphor layer and a wire mesh thermally coupled to the phosphor layer and configured to dissipate heat from the phosphor layer.

Abstract: A light emitting device and method for producing the same is disclosed. The light emitting device includes a semiconductor material, an electrode positioned on the semiconductor material, a wire bonding area, and a resistor connected between the wire bonding area and the electrode.

Abstract: A method of memorializing a deceased comprises providing a common base, the base including a cremation remains compartment therein and being adapted to have secured thereto a figurine; providing a plurality of figurines, the figurines adapted to be interchangeably secured to the common base; selecting one figurine from the plurality of figurines for securement to the common base; securing the selected figurine to the common base; and placing cremation remains of the deceased in the cremation remains compartment of the common base.

Abstract: A cremation remains container comprises a receptacle adapted to receive therein cremation remains, and a memorial plaque, adapted to be inscribed with an inscription of memorialization, movably mounted to the receptacle for movement to and between a display position exposing the plaque in view and a storage position concealing the plaque from view. The cover includes a transparent pane. A removable tray adapted to receive mementos of memorialization therein is included in the cremation remains container, is positioned adjacent the wall, is accessible via the cover and the mementos therein are visible through the pane. Optionally or alternatively the container may include a picture frame mounted to the cover whereby a picture placed in the frame is visible through the pane.

Abstract: A method of providing pet care products, services and information comprises receiving pet care products, services and information from a supplier, and, as a preferred provider, dispensing the pet care products, services and information to pet owners. A method of equipping a preferred provider with pet care products, services and information to be dispensed to pet owners comprises selecting a preferred provider and supplying the preferred provider with pet care products, services and information to be dispensed by the preferred provider to pet owners. The pet care products, services and information can be for pet life care or pet death care or both pet life care and pet death care. The preferred provider can be an individual veterinarian or a network of veterinarians, an individual pet store or a nationwide chain of pet stores, an individual pet cemetery or a nationwide chain of pet cemeteries or an animal humane shelter or nationwide chain of animal shelters.

Abstract: A method of providing pet death care products, services and information comprises receiving pet death care products, services and information from a supplier, and, as a preferred provider, dispensing the pet death care products, services and information to pet owners. A method of equipping a preferred provider with pet death care products, services and information to be dispensed to pet owners comprises selecting a preferred provider and supplying the preferred provider with pet death care products, services and information to be dispensed by the preferred provider to pet owners. Preferably the preferred provider is an individual veterinarian or a network of veterinarians. Optionally the preferred provider could be an individual pet store or a nationwide chain or franchise of pet stores, or an individual pet cemetery or a nationwide chain of pet cemeteries. The preferred provider would offer the pet owner such products as pet caskets, urns, memorial markers and products, etc.